Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Leach's Storm-petrel
Scientific Name:
Oceanodroma leucorhoa
Length:
20cm
Wingspan (mm):
46cm
Weight:
45g
Lifespan:
13yrs Did You Know?
This species is specially protected by Schedule 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended). This legislation protects Leach's Petrel from nest destruction, killing or injuring and also disturbance while breeding.